Who are these people?
Since my background comes from a degree in Journalism, I’ve always liked to tell stories. Whether it be in my writing or my photography I like to entertain people, and I’ve been known to spew a few yarns here and there. I especially like to create a visual mood where I allow the viewer to take an active part in my photos.
That will certainly keep them around a little longer.
I’ve written about this in previous posts, and it’s all about the effects the Psychology of Gestalt has in taking our imagery what I refer to as “up a notch“. I want the viewer to stick around, and one way to do that is to imply the presence of people nearby, or maybe just barely out of the frame so they wonder who they are, what they look like, why they left, and when are they coming back?
In my online class with the BPSOP, and in my “Stretching Your Frame of Mind” workshop I conduct around the planet, we work on the elements of visual design and composition and how to incorporate these elements into our photography; storytelling is also an integral part in taking our pictures to a better place.
When creating these kinds of compositions, they’re like a still life, only it’s not always in the studio, or on a table in your house. Think about these types of images as icons that are a representational symbol of mankind. A time capsule for people of the future to ponder and possibly wonder what on Earth they were ever for!!!
Take a look at some examples of just what I mean:
Visit my website at www.joebaraban.com, and check out my workshop schedule. Come share some stories with me sometime.
JoeB
